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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,379.52, 1,902.96 and 907.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,379.52, 1,902.96 and 907.44 is: 1,251.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,379.52 : 1,902.96 = 907.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,379.52/1,902.96 = 907.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,379.52x = 1,902.96 × 907.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,379.52x = 1,726,822.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,726,822.02/1,379.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.76

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